What classes do I have to take to become a referee or upgrade?

The Entry Course is the first class you will attend. For most, this means the Entry Course (R9).

The Entry Class for R9 has two parts, an online session, which must be completed before attending the class, and a classroom/filed session that focuses on how to officiate. Both sessions are required the online session may be done at any time. Allow 2-6 hours to complete. The classroom session is eight hours on a Saturday,

four of which are on-field practice. All materials are provided. The cost is $80. The course fee does NOT include uniform or referee equipment, which will entail a cost of about $40 - $50 at a retailer. You must attend all of a nine (9) hours and pass a written 50-question test with 75% or higher. You will receive a teal Recreational Referee badge which will allow you to referee U-14 and younger recreational games and be an assistant referee on U-14 recreational and select games

The Adult Player-Returning Referee Course is 11 hours of classroom plus an online study course for the simpler laws of the game. It is taught over a single weekend. The online component is at your convenience, but must be completed before the classroom sessions. It is an entry class that covers all the Laws of the Game. It is intended for adults (over 16 years of age) with a minimum of ten years playing experience and referees who have let their registration lapse for more than four years. Requirements include scoring 75% or better on a 100-question test. Successful completion results in obtaining a referee grade 8 badge.

The Upgrade Course R9 to R8, often called the Bridge Class, includes an online session on the basic laws of the game plus six hours in the classroom, usually on a Saturday. The on-field exercise is only one hour. While the class covers all the laws, emphasis is placed on issues encountered at higher levels of play than recreational -- foul recognition and selection, recognizing and dealing with misconduct, managing the game and players -- all at the select level of youth play. The cost is $80. Requirements include scoring 75% or better on a 100-question test. Successful completion results in obtaining a referee grade 8 badge.  

All referees are then required to take an Annual Recertification Course.  The Annual Recertification Course is five hours taught in one session. Requirements for passing include attendance for all five hours and passing a recertification test with a score of 50% for R9 referees, 70% for R8 referees. The cost is $75 during the Summer/Fall and $80 if it is taken during the Spring. All materials are provided.

• For all referee certification classes, including the ones noted below (new and recertification) click here.
• For all referee certification classes in the state, [new and recertification) click here.

To get a head start in learning the Laws of the Game, review the online training video at:

http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Resource-Center/Referee-Resources/Grade-8-Referee-Course.aspx

And read the Guide to Procedures here:

http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Resource-Center/Referee-Resources/Zone-1.aspx
 

Upgrade to R8 from R9 Course
Saturday, August 25th 9:00am-4:00pm
http://gareferees.com/index.cfm?p=classRegister&classID=4772
 
The Upgrade Course R9 to R8, often called the Bridge Class, includes an online session on the basic laws of the game plus six hours in the classroom, usually on a Saturday. The on-field exercise is only one hour. While the class covers all the laws, emphasis is placed on issues encountered at higher levels of play than recreational -- foul recognition and selection, recognizing and dealing with misconduct, managing the game and players -- all at the select level of youth play. The cost is $80. Requirements include scoring 75% or better on a 100-question test. Successful completion results in obtaining a referee grade 8 badge.

• The first session for the Bridge Class must be completed online at:
• http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Resource-Center/Referee-Resources/Grade-8-Referee-Course.aspx
• Create a login.
• Enter the course number under "Clinic number".
• Review laws 1 through 4, 7 through 10, and 13 through 17 and take the associated quizzes.
• This material will NOT be taught in the class (you should know most of it) but it WILL BE on the final exam at the end of the course. Bring your confirmation printout to class.

Referee Assignments

If you are a referee and would like to be scheduled for UFA matches, please see the information under "How to Get Assigned".

Referee Payment 

All referees are required to submit a W-9 form. Click here to download the form.  Please fax the W-9 form to Emily Turner @ 770-456-5714 or mail it to United Futbol Academy, PO Box 1168, Cumming, GA 30028. You will not receive a pay check until UFA has the W9 on file.